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Episode 13! In which Anders chats with ethical marketing strategist, voice talent, and author Jessica Lohmann. They talk about how everyone who spreads any kind of message is a marketer, the pain and fun of really understanding your own vision, the fact that creatives are POWERFUL, and so much more. Find Jessica Online: ethicalbrandmarketing.com | Eco creative guide | LinkedIn Things mentioned in the episode: ⁠Miro | Lily Bowers and the Uninvited Guest | Morning pages from The Artist's Way Find Anders at ⁠⁠studiootherwise.com⁠⁠, and on instagram ⁠@studootherwise⁠. Funky tunes by ⁠⁠⁠SamsonV⁠⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

Episode 12! In which Anders chats with strategic creative, leader, and coach Krista Nyberg. They talk about asking the right questions, the democracy of systems, visions for leadership that fosters innovation, and so much more. Find Krista at kristanyberg.com and LinkedIn. Things mentioned in the episode: Frontify. Find Anders at ⁠studiootherwise.com⁠, and on instagram @studootherwise. Funky tunes by ⁠⁠SamsonV⁠⁠. Thanks for listening!

Episode 11! In which Anders chats with industrial designer Ronald Lewerissa, who’s had such a cool career. They talk about everything from what makes something successful or mediocre, nature as a place to pause AND gather inspiration, and… chocolate. Oh and oysters! Things mentioned in the episode: Cableturtle | Flex Design | Generous Minds | Adam Grant | Do Listen | Sapiens by Yuval Harari | LOCOletter | Oyster Heaven | Trilogy of Thoughts from a Grumpy Innovator You’ll find Ronald at Generous Minds and LinkedIn. Find Anders at studiootherwise.com, his instagrams - ⁠one⁠ and ⁠two⁠ - and on ⁠Substack⁠. Funky tunes by ⁠SamsonV⁠. Thanks for listening!

Episode ten! 🎉 Can you believe it? I had a wonderful chat with copywriter Michele Kaye, who is a delight! We talk about pivoting careers, the fact that we will not be paying for LinkedIn premium, thank you very much, the balancing act of only doing what you're payed to do, and so much more! Yes, there's a moment of nerding out about food. This is a good episode. Things we mention: Clerkenwell Design Week, Workspace Design Show, the pomodoro technique, A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters by Dan Nelken, Eddie Shleyner, the Ethical Marketing Pledge, and the Carbon Literacy Project. You'll find Michele at Michelekaye.co.uk and on LinkedIn. Find me at studiootherwise.com, my instagrams - one and two - and on Substack. And do subscribe to this podcast, it's gaining momentum! Funky tunes by SamsonV. Thanks for listening!

Episode nine! In this episode, I chat with communications sage Ross Findon about finding the angle, the anonymity of the word “client”, the importance of asking lots of questions, and the balancing act between moralizing and naïveté. This is where you’ll find Ross online: LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter Mentions in the episode: Creatives for Climate | Ellen MacArthur Foundation | Nice and Serious – This podcast is hosted by Anders Tallvik. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative and/or @studiootherwise Funky tunes by SamsonV.

Episode eight! In this episode, I chat with DC-based designer Grace Boyle about channelling helplessness into creative activism, the fact that you don’t have to wrap your head around everything, and all the coffee. This is where you’ll find Grace online:  Instagram: Grayinmotion  LinkedIn Mentions in the episode: Climate innovation funding tracker for Environmental Defense Fund innovationtracker.edf.org Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate How Far the Light Reaches On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous Todoist So Many Buns Productions Outright weareoutright.com and Instagram – This podcast is hosted by Anders Tallvik. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative and @studiootherwise  Funky tunes by SamsonV.

Episode seven! In this episode, I chat with the amazing Asia Pietrzyk the moment that changed everything, the fact that soulless emails CAN get you the gig, and the dark side of freelancing. This is where you’ll find Asia and her work – and prints! – online: Instagram: @asiapietrzyk Web: asiapietrzyk.com Mentions in the episode: Louise Fili Bri Emery Skillshare Domestika Deutsche Grammophon Offline Matters The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative and/or @studiootherwise Funky tunes by SamsonV.

Episode six! In this episode, I chat with icon David McKendrick about running your own design studio, why it’s good NOT to reference other graphic design work as a graphic designer, and the beauty of not sharing everything you create. It’s a good one! This is where you’ll find David and his work online: Instagram: @davidmckendrickstudio Web: davidmckendrick.com Paperboy Magazine Mentions in the episode:  B.A.M p.a.m.stagram Derek Birdsall & Alan Fletcher (look them up!) The Art of Noticing Graphic Thought Facility M/M – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative and/or @studiootherwise Funky tunes by SamsonV.

Episode five! In which I chat with 3D artist Doreen Voltine about switching careers, facing and recovering from burnout, and setting yourself up for the life you actually want. Remember: neither “yesterday” nor “as soon as possible” are valid deadlines!  This is where you’ll find Doreen online: Instagram: @doreenvoltine Mentions in the episode: Music video: Gringo Jay – Spaceship Bullet journal Caveday.org – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative. Follow me on instagram: @anderscreative Funky tunes by SamsonV.

Episode four! In which I chat with paper crafter Melissa Fiorenza about learning brand new skills, dealing with things you perceive as failure, and figuring out your values. It’s a good one, folks! This is where you’ll find Melly online: happyfrankstudio.com Instagram: @happyfrankstudio Mentions in the episode: Paula Scher episode of Abstract The exhibit Color as Language Workation Way Ikigai Rowena Tsai – This podcast is hosted by Anders Creative. Your host is on instagram: @anderscreative Funky tunes by SamsonV.